Tahbilk, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Nagambie Lakes

Fair dues this is an old wine now! But still some ripe dark berry fruit from this good bottle. Sure it has leather mushroom tobacco notes but why not. Benefits from 2 hrs decant and has a smooth balanced flavour great with a steak. Totally enjoyable and glad to have 4 more.

This was all over the place. First taste shortly after opening, thought it was going to be vinegar. Waited a bit (20 mins) and it was quite nice with a meal. Felt heavy with tannins and by bottle's end, the heaviness was all too apparent. Nowhere for this to go at this age, so open it up for a drink or down the sink!

Sadly, this did not last the time, 27 years to long. But was impressed that it still had some structure mostly vinegar

Bricking medium red violet color; aromatic, mature, tobacco, tart red currant, cedar nose; mature, tobacco, tart red currant, cedar palate with near medium acidity; medium-plus finish (w/10% Cabernet Franc)

Opened 40 minutes prior to drinking and stood upright for 24 hours to allow the sediment to settle. Vibrant ruby colour and plenty of intensity in the bouquet. In the mouth there was the taste of old leather with a hint of background cassis. Oak is there but restrained, and lots of acidity to ensure longevity for a few years to come. This is drinking wonderfully now (if you like aged wines) and I can't see it fading for quite …

At the end of an impressively long drinking window and, whilst on the downward slide, wonderfully settled and mature. Old world in character with old mineral notes, old wood and some iodine / blood. Nose is a touch pongy but reflective of the age. Soft chocolate too. I'm not sure 5ths and CB Bordeaux would look much better at 20 years?

This bottle is approaching the 20 years old mark. Being not one of the premium range and current release selling only $20, I am skeptical whether it is still holding. Pop & pour, it has a dark core with light purple tinge which suggest the youthful appearance. It has blackcurrant, dried herbs, tobacco and cedar notes on the nose. Surprisingly it is holding well and young with plenty of dark fruits. The palate is mellow and smooth, with blackcurrants, herbs, …